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GHOE kicks off with sold-out shows KELCIE C. MCCRAE Editor-in-Chief

It’s been deemed the ‘Greatest Homecoming on Earth’ and it has been proven by the thousands of people who have ﬂooded the streets of Greensboro this week. Only four days into N.C. A&T’s homecoming, both the gospel and fashion shows have seen soldout crowds, and it’s anticipated that today’s comedy show will follow suit. “I’m pleased that these shows are moving,” said Ryan Maltese, the executive director for university events. ”I never anticipated the gospel show to sell like that.” Slotted for Oct. 10 at Harrison Auditorium, which seats 905 people, the gospel show featuring duo Mary, Mary sold out on Sept. 10. Dissatisfied with the sell out, students voiced their concerns to representatives of the Student Government Association and the Student Union Advisory Board, resulting in a bigger venue. Within days after student frustrations were heard, the announcement came that the show was moved to Corbett Sports Center, which seats 5,700 people. Days before the concert, Mary,Mary tick-

ets sold out for a second time. “We knew it was going to sell out Harrison,” said Chris Wade, vice president of external affairs. “The fact it sold out Corbett when so many people thought it wouldn’t was truly amazing.” Tuesday’s fashion show also had a spike in ticket sales. Dueling modeling troupes, Couture Productions and Verge Modeling Troupe put on their annual fashion show at the Carolina Theatre in downtown Greensboro. The show sold 900 tickets. “People are excited about homecoming,” said Maltese. “Our goal is always to sell all tickets available.” Tonight’s comedy show starring Aries Spears, Lil Duval, and Gary Owens has hopes of selling out as well, according to Maltese. Almost 3,000 tickets have been sold thus far. “When we started planning homecoming we tried to plan it geared toward students,” said Wade. “We feel an accomplishment that the students are thoroughly enjoying it thus far.” The step show, and concert are scheduled for the remainder of the week. -kcmccrae@ncat.edu and follow her on Twitter @ Kelcie_McCrae

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THOUSANDS of people packed out Greensboro Coliseum at last year’s homecoming concert.

Want to tailgate? Better have a game ticket KARMEN ROBINSON Sports Editor

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AGGIE FOOTBALL TEAM celebrates beating Bethune-Cookman on Saturday, October 8, 2011.

‘Aggie Nation make some noise’ Team opens MEAC schedule with back-to-back wins

ALANNA GODDARD Contributor

After suffering a 67-17 last season, the Aggies (3-2) defeated the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (2-3) 22-3 at Aggie Stadium on Oct. 8. “It’s a great win, it’s good to be an Aggie,” said A&T head coach Rod Broadway. The Aggies are riding a two game winning streak, their first since the 2009 season. The A&T offense executed a conservative approach,

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by A&T kicker, Jose CamachoGarcia. On the next possession, the Wildcats turned the ball over on downs after BCU’s Anthony Jordan was stopped behind the 1st down marker by A&T defensive tackle Brandon Young on 4th down. The Aggies held a 5-3 lead after the first quarter. Early in the second, sophomore running back Dominique Drake raised some  See GAME on Page 2

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running between the tackles and possession as well as taking advantage of scoring opportunities in the red zone. For the second straight week, the A&T defense held their opponent to a mere three points. The Aggies took a 2-0 lead on the first play of the game when BCU quarterback Jamarr Robinson recovered a fumble in his own endzone for a safety. Both teams punted on the next two drives. A 27-yard return by BCU safety D.J. Howard, after

an interception of Aggie quarterback Lewis Kindle during the Aggies second drive, set up a 42-yard Sven Hurd field goal, giving the Wildcats a 3-2 lead. The BCU lead would not last long as the Aggies responded quickly on their next offensive possession. A shoelace catch by receiver Wallace Miles on an early third down and strong running by running back Mike Mayhew helped the Aggies set up a successful 29-yard field goal

People without tickets to the homecoming football game should not count on tailgating this Saturday. The A&T athletics department has implemented a new game day policy which states that everyone inside of the “Game Zone” must have a ticket to the game. That includes people who are just coming to tailgate. In order to get in the Game Zone, everyone in the car must have a ticket or be season ticket holder including children. Athletics got the idea from going to other schools such as South Carolina State and North Carolina Central to start charging people who only attend games to tailgate. The fact is, some of the people going to tailgate do not go to the

game to support the team. “Some people have called and complained but it’s mostly because they don’t understand why we have to do it,” said Catherine Simmons, A&T’s Assistant Athletics Director of Business and Finance. “We need the money,” said A&T’s Athletics Director Earl Hilton. All money that is made from ticket sales goes directly to athletic scholarship funding. The more money the school makes from ticket sales, the more athletic scholarships A&T will have. They expect to sell 6,817 tickets, which would bring in $250,090. Hilton explained that the school would need about $3.5 million to fully cover athletic scholarships. “I think that over the years

Homecoming is supposed to be all about having fun, but for some people homecoming can mean a brush with the law. Captain Black, commander of patrol for campus security, has tips for N.C. A&T students that he believes are essential during the homecoming season to keep safe. A plan for homecoming is at the top of the list. This plan includes, one assigning a designated driver, two securing a

location and three planning the activities that will be on the agenda for your outings duration. Deviating from this plan is one way that things can go wrong, warns Captain Black. Traveling without accompaniment is also something that the Captain warns against. Stick together and take care of the people in your group is his advice to avoid being alone. Responsibility is also key in the eyes of the patrol commander.  See CAUTION on Page 2

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GAME From page 1 eyebrows when an agile spin move in the midst of numerous tacklers allowed him to bounce to the sidelines for a gain of 33 yards. When asked about the play, Drake said, “I had to make a big play in a big game.” Drake finished the game with a career high 93 rushing yards on 19 carries. A 23-yard Kindle-Miles connection a few plays later put the Aggies in prime scoring position. Miles, who finished the previous week’s game (Morgan State) with no receptions, compiled 58-yards on 4 catches. A timely play action fake on third and goal confused the Wildcats man-to-man coverage, as Kindle was able to find fullback Devin Moore for the touchdown. The touchdown gave the Aggies a 12-3 lead. Both teams played the field position game on the next three drives, each resulting in a punt. A&T defensive back, Justin Ferrell, ended the final BCU drive of the half with a juggling interception. At halftime, the Wildcats swapped University of Maryland transfer Jamarr Williams for backup quarterback Jackie Wilson after Williams compiled only seven total yards and a safety in the first half. BCU’s first drive of the third quarter was ended when A&T linebacker Brandon Hover tackled Rodney Scott a yard short of first-down marker on

fourth-down. A costly BCU offsides penalty on fourth-and-three on the following drive allowed Kindle and the A&T offense to continue down the field putting together a 14 play 76-yard drive. The drive was ended when Jose Camacho-Garcia made a 24-yard field goal. The Aggies held a 15-3 lead at the end of the third quarter. BCU’s next drive ended when they rolled the dice on fourthdown and, once again, crapped out when A&T’s D’vonte Grant tackled BCU’s Rodney Scott seven yards short of the firstdown marker. The Wildcats converted on none of their three fourth-down attempts. A&T’s Kindle returned the favor with an interception of his own on the first play of the next drive. After an eight yard WilsonScott hookup, BCU’s Scott began to juggle the ball just before A&T’s Brandon Hover laid the boom. The thundering impact by Hover separated Scott from the ball, arousing A&T fans throughout the stadium. Ending an unusual sequence of possessions, the Scott fumble was recovered by Brandon Hover at the BCU 14 yard line. The A&T defense forced seven fumbles and recovered three. The Aggies recorded their final points of the game when Mayhew plunged into the endzone on a 9-yard run. Mayhew gained 117 yards on 29 carries against the Wildcats. When asked about the Aggie’s

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performance Mayhew said, “Bethune slaughtered us last year, it’s revenge for me.” The A&T defense held the Bethune Cookman offense to a total of 108 yards on 48 offensive plays. Bethune Cookman gained a minimal 5 rushing yards on 25 carries. When asked about his defensive game plan against Bethune-Cookman, Coach Rod Broadway said, “Our number one goal is stop the run.” The A&T offense operated conservatively after obtaining a substantial lead on the Wildcats, dominating the time of possession. A&T accounted for 40 minutes and 41 seconds of possession in the 60-minute game. A successful inside running game from the I-formation allowed the Aggies to utilize the play action fake. Team chemistry and camaraderie is obvious amongst the Aggies’ players and will be important as they attempt to continue their winning streak. The A&T Aggies (32) will attempt to get their third straight conference win in their highly anticipated homecoming game against Delaware State Hornets (2-4) on Saturday, Oct. 15 at Aggie Stadium. The Hornets were defeated 38-21 by the Norfolk State Spartans in week six. -kdhoyle@ncat.edu and follow us on Twitter @ATRegister

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TAILGATE From page 1 that tailgating is part of the community. This place used to be packed with folks…it takes away from the festivities,” said Robert Jordan, a tailgater who attended A&T but graduated from another institution. “I don’t think it’s fair to the community. It doesn’t make sense to me.” Jordan also explained a discounted price should be given to people who just come to the school on Saturdays to tailgate. Nevertheless, Jordan still paid for his ticket to tailgate. Some people are using A&T’s land to socialize and tailgate, but complain that they have to pay full price, $25, just to tailgate instead

CAUTION From page 1 Paying attention to your surroundings may serve as the major contributor to your safety. Some people use homecoming not as a time to celebrate but as an opportunity to commit crimes. Knowing this should keep you more alert. Do not let your fun put you in harms way. Large crowds are expected and there will be security to accommodate these crowds. Greensboro and A&T police are there to assist you and ensure that you are safe. Anything that is deemed hazardous to your safety will become the business of those officers, so that the problem can be alleviated. The consumption of alcohol

of supporting the team especially with the “Greatest Homecoming on Earth” this Saturday. “I think it’s a wonderful idea,” said Michael Lane, a 1981 A&T graduate who gives money to the school every year. “For those who don’t want to support it, I say farewell. If people are just coming on Saturday to grill out and not support the university, they can go to the park and grill out there.” Many people who do not know about the new policy may be disappointed at homecoming this Saturday.

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is one of those things that affect your safety. Be sure that you are of the age to consume alcoholic drinks. There will be police check points and increased police patrol during the time of homecoming. Take head to this and spread the word, so that fellow A&T students do not end up on the wrong side of the law for homecoming having reckless fun. Even though police and security officers are in high numbers, it is still the responsibility of the students and homecoming participants to protect their things of value. Share these security tips with your friends and make sure to abide by them.

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Aggie Football players celebrate after beating Bethune-Cookman University for the first time in seven years (top). Wallace Miles run sets up the scoring drive (left). Mike Mayhew runs through a host of Wildcats for a total rushing yards of 122 (right). Devin Moore runs for a total of 26 yards and scores a touchdown against Bethune-Cookman (bottom left). Head Coach Broadway celebrates after A&T defense stops the Wildcats on 4th down with under five minutes left in the fourth quarter (bottom right). Photos by: Kenneth L. Hawkins Jr.

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Converge South returns to A&T for tech conference erik veal

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Converge South returned to A&T on Oct. 6-7. The annual technology conference was held in classrooms and auditoriums in Crosby Hall and the General Classroom Building. The conference, all volunteer-organized, consisted of workshops discussing new and current technology with strategies and techniques on developing, promoting and branding a business with the web. “ Greensboro is a small business town and mostly technology businesses so that one reason why we bring Converge South here,” said Dr. Sue Polinksy, cochair and treasurer for Converge South. She said that City Council talks about helping the small businesses and nothing is ever done for them but Converge South is here to help. One of the workshops focused on customer engagement and using the internet along with social media to produce revenue for businesses. The keynote speaker for this workshop was award winning business writer, Mark Schaefer. Schaefer is a well-renowned blogger, author and educator. He has been affiliated with global sales, public relations, and marketing positions for nearly 30 years and provides consulting services as the executive director of Schaefer Marketing Solutions. Schaefer’s presentation on “Internet Layer Six: The future of customer engagement” was an interactive session with the audience laughing and enjoying commentary. He went through a business promoting session and touched base on how social media is very helpful with advertising one’s business but also has its challenges. “More and more people are using social media to get their information such as news,” said Schaefer. Because people spend so much time online, it makes sense for businesses to advertise on the web to attract more customers. A key point in Schaefer’s presentation was the development of technology. “Some of the pros is that it is a great equalizer…where small businesses can compete with big businesses and you do not need a lot of money but you need to be a good networker and you need good content that people want to see,” Schaefer said. On the other side of things, he expressed that with the new technology, many people do not understand social media. Many people take their tradition of advertisement and shove it in new media and people are sick of being advertised to. “Social media is a person to person connection, not necessarily a person to business connection,” he added. Schaefer closed the session with motivational words to the students in the crowd. “You need to learn about business and marketing…many want to get into social media marketing, but technology is changing and there will be new ways to connect with people,” he said. Students need to immerse themselves in social media technology and take the initiative to evolve themselves instead of waiting and trying to learn how to tweet and blog. Following Schaefer’s session was another titled, “What Makes an Entrepreneur?” This live Skype interview was moderated by Kevin Briody, of Strategic Innovation at Ignite Social Media, with Vivek Wadhwa, located in California.

Wadhwa is a director of research for the Center for Entrepreneurship and Research Commercialization, columnist for the Washington Post and Bloomberg BusinessWeek, founder of two software companies, and a visiting scholar of the School of Information at UC-Berkley. Last year’s Skype interview was with Craigslist founder Craig Newmark. Wadhwa spoke on the issues with entrepreneurship and the correlation with technology. “It’s not the ideas that you come up with, but the execution of your ideas that makes a difference,” said Wadhwa. He also touched base on the trials and challenges of networking with fellow entrepreneurs especially when coming from the east to the west coast as he did. He told the story of when he had a party and invited individuals from surrounding areas and it was a successful networking experience for him. Similar to Schaefer, Wadhwa had encouraging words for students who aspire to become entrepreneurs. “Connect to people and ask them questions…you can learn a lot by going online and watching motivational speakers and listening to their messages,” Wadhwa said. He left the interview with motivational words of his own for the audience and encouraged them to ask questions, make mistakes, and to take an idea and run with it. “The American dream is entrepreneurship,” he said. Later in the day, everyone learned the ins and outs of HTML codes and development for their business website from Erik Fadiman, an expert in web design, branding and identity, HTML coding, and WordPress and Dreamweaver. Fadiman was one of many volunteers who showed small business owners how to setup a website and donated some of his own files and coding to the audience. He went into an in-depth presentation describing the difference between using WordPress and Dreamwaever with blogs and websites. He also performed a demonstration of a developing website. One of the students that attended the session was very eager and pleased by the presentation. “It was a very informative session…I actually learned something that I did not even know and it gave me a chance to network as well,” said Alexis White, a junior public relations major from Prince Georges, MD. White was one of Dr. Teresa’s many students who attended the afternoon session. To close the evening, a dinner was hosted at local restaurants in the Friendly Center with presenters and volunteers from the conference and Microsoft executives, such as Scott Davidson at local restaurants in the Friendly Center. “This dinner is a virtual job interview with the pressure for the students,” said Microsoft executive, Scott Davidson. Davidson and his team discussed how Converge South is a great opportunity for everyone in the business and individuals who want to get into the business. “This is Microsoft’s fourth year participating in Converge South…we are able to meet so many people from students, bloggers and small business owners and show them what is possible today,” said Davidson. They spoke on the search engine market of Bing and Google. “Bing continues to be focused on creating a great

consumer experience, solid execution and steady market share growth…we plan to deliver a search experience that goes beyond the traditional ten blue links and help people from searching to doing,” they added. “It was a bunch of geeks, geeking at each other,” said Polinksy. She expressed that the entire night was filled with presenters and a technology funfest with Microsoft executives displaying their new Microsoft phones and technology to everyone. “We were talking about esoteric topics that only people in this industry would talk about,” said Polinsky. The second day of events focused on search engines. The keynote speaker was Duane Forrester, who discussed search engine optimization (SEO). Forrester is the senior product manager at Bing. For yet another successful year of Converge South, Polinksy feels that the opportunity small business owners got to network and build relationships with people was great. “We presented them with a lot of presenters and fellow owners and motivators to network with for a low price,” said Polinksy. But concern for the students was on her mind as well. Polinsky feels that A&T students are not motivated to come to a conference that can assist them in their careers. “We need to bring in more students, we seem to not generate any understanding to them…you can come to any session for free, just come,” said Polinksy. She continued that the conference was promoted on Twitter, Facebook and other places around Greensboro. She feels that more A&T students need to come out because companies’ executives could help those who want to develop a business. -jeveal@ncat.edu and follow him on Twitter@ _erikveal

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tom Ross delivers his inaugural address on Thursday, October 6, 2011.

Ross takes UNC helm kelcie c. mccrae Editor-in-Chief

Tom Ross admits that harsh economic times have caused challenges within the 17 UNCsystem campuses, however as president he says he plans to take on these challenges head-on. Ross shared this commitment shortly after taking the oath as the 17th UNC-system president Oct 6 in Corbett Sports Center. “I accepted the honor, the challenge, and the opportunity to lead the university of the people because I love this state,” he said. “I know there is no institution more important to North Carolina and her future than this university.” This is the first time that N.C. A&T has hosted the inauguration for an UNC-system president. Five years ago at former president Erskine Bowles’ inauguration also in Greensboro, A&T helped UNCG plan for the event and hosted the reception. “I’m very excited about it [the inauguration] being on our campus,” said Chancellor Harold Martin. “This is a historical moment and it’s the first time we ever had such an installation on our campus.” The Blue and Gold Marching Machine led the procession into Corbett followed by a host of robed state and university

dignitaries including Gov. Bev Perdue. “North Carolina’s history and progressive commitment to education will always stand at the heart of our state’s greatest achievement,” said Perdue. “We are certain that we have found the right leader [Ross] in these very auspicious times.” Selected to lead more than nine months ago, Ross has seen his share of tough economic times. Since replacing Bowles, he has seen the N.C. General Assembly cut $414 million from the UNC-system budget resulting in the loss of essential jobs to the university and academic programs. A&T alone had to combat at 15 percent budget cut which resulted in multiple losses including the foreign language department. Despite the loss, Ross has maintained a commitment in leading the nation’s oldest public university that serves 220,000 students. In his inaugural address, he stressed that in order to continue the legacy of the UNC-system, he cannot do this job alone. “We are in an economic and social malaise and fear we may never come out of it. We have heard the word “the new normal’ so often we sometimes believe that where we are right now is where we will stay,” said Ross.

“Well, I don’t buy it. It doesn’t have to be that way. This is our time, and what we do with it is up to us.” Throughout his address he made mention of his predecessors from which he draws inspiration. Sitting alongside him on stage was President Emeritus Bill Friday and former presidents C.D. Spangler and Molly Broad. “To be mentioned in the same breath as Presidents Bill Friday, Dick Spangler, Molly Broad, and Erskine Bowles is emotionally and intellectually overwhelming, to say the least,” said Ross. “To follow in their crater-sized footsteps is daunting, and even a bit scary.” Ross comes to the system as a graduate of Davidson College and UNC-Chapel Hill School of Law. He served as president of Davidson from 2007 until his current promotion. He also has served as a N.C. Superior Court judge. “I am proud of the university of North Carolina and the state that built and sustains it,” said Ross. “Our university is a treasure to be preserved, and it need and deserves our citizens’ strong support on continued investment.” -Cheri Farrior contributed to the report -kcmccrae@ncat.edu and follow her on Twitter @Kelcie_McCrae

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Two separate but equal aspects can deďŹ ne â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Greatest Homecoming on Earth:â&#x20AC;? the events that go on during the day and the events that go on at night. Every homecoming has routine day events such as a pep rally, football game, and coronation. Some even have a comedy show and concerts. However, some would argue that one of the main things that sets A&Tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s homecoming apart from the rest is its nightlife â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the numerous amounts of parties and club

events that take place throughout the week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The two are really interconnected,â&#x20AC;? explained Lawrence Wiggins, Nxlevel Entertainmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s director of media marketing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You go to a show but then you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want the night to end when it is over so you look for your next move. They fuse into each other.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s [nightlife] just an essential part of the entire homecoming experience because while weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in these classes all day we still want to keep the tradition of GHOE and have a good time at the end of it all. So it is

very important. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re AGGIES and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to ďŹ nd a good time,â&#x20AC;? said Gloria Smith, a junior sports science/ďŹ tness management major. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As an alum its very important because it gives us a chance to fellowship and celebrate each others accomplishments. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a huge communion and we love it every year,â&#x20AC;? said A&T alumni Darren Brand. A lot of the credit for the premiere nightlife experience during homecoming can go to the numerous entertainment groups in Greensboro, most of which were started by Aggies. Nxlevel Entertainment, Join

Me Entertainment, and Entourage are all throwing parties/ events during homecoming and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safe to say they are making a lot of money doing it. Nxlevel Lifestyle & Entertainment Group is an event planning, production and promotions company. Launched in 2005, it has been around the longest out of the three and their reputation is well known, evidenced in their yearly massive ticket sales. When the company launched their â&#x20AC;&#x153;GHOEâ&#x20AC;? site for this year, it contained seven events that would be taking place between Thursday and Saturday of that

week. The events are separated by different age groups: 18 and up, 21 and up, and 25 and up. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most of the planning for homecoming starts the week after the last homecoming. With these things the earlier you start planning the better,â&#x20AC;? said Wiggins. One of their events sold out month before homecoming and two more this past weekend. As a result, Nxlevel created three more parties to accommodate those who missed out on the ďŹ rst set. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We feel a level of responsibility. We wanted to give as many people as possible a

chance to be part of the experience. We know people look to us to provide them with events,â&#x20AC;? said Wiggins. Ten events with ticket prices ranging from $15-$40, and over thousands of tickets already sold: itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clear that Nxlevel is making out well this homecoming. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very proud of the where we are and we understand that we have a lot of work to do this week,â&#x20AC;? said Wiggins. Although Join Me Entertainment is only two years old, it has quickly become a well-known name around campus when it comes to events. What sets

Join Me apart is its community involvement sector. Join Meâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to utilize and develop the natural talent of individuals to create a bridge between minorities and the upper working class. They aim to promote social equality and uplift through a variety of gatherings and other events. Last year during homecoming, their Cold War event sold 1,000 tickets. Their tickets range from $10-$15 and with VIP booths in the hundreds of dollars. That being said, one can see that Join Me also does well in proďŹ ts during homecoming. This year they aim to do even better by adding ďŹ ve more events to their homecoming line-up, including a dinner party. CEO Gregory Hill plans to make sure Join Me is pushing more than just parties this homecoming. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My main focus is not to

throw parties,â&#x20AC;? said the senior economics major from Durham, N.C. One of his main focuses is to push students to vote in the upcoming local election. Hillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s calling it â&#x20AC;&#x153;Join Me at the Polls.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not going to be on the mics at the party continuously announcing it or anything but it will be incorporated during homecoming in some ways such as the pep rally,â&#x20AC;? said Hill. So why have any club events at all? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The whole buzz of GHOE provides no better platform to show your brand,â&#x20AC;? said Hill. Entourage Entertainment will also be hosting a few club events this homecoming week. One on that Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the biggest week for us proďŹ t wise. The only other week that comes close is

CIAA,â&#x20AC;? said President Alexis Riddick, a senior speech communications major. Riddick believes homecoming is a big deal for entertainment groups because, â&#x20AC;&#x153;it brings out a different crowd with all the out-of-towners.â&#x20AC;? Entourage Entertainment has been involved with homecoming since 2007. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re smaller than a lot of the other entertainment groups. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re more like a family. We have fun together and do other things like go to movies and dinner,â&#x20AC;? said Riddick. With all of the entertainment groups and even more parties, one might wonder how a company can set its events apart from the others. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about being unique. A lot of promoters get by just providing music and a venue. We try to keep our audience engaged throughout. We have

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events where thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s catered food, spoken word artists, live bands, special guests, and more,â&#x20AC;? said Hill. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our parties tend to have themes. For example we have 90s Reggae Go-Go, stuff that brings out a different crowd,â&#x20AC;? said Riddick. According to Wiggins, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nxlevelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s atmosphere that sets its events apart. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our events are more upscale. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just a look, but also an attitude. We try to provide drama free parties where you can have an enhanced nightlife experience. People know the atmosphere we provide. They know our parties are where the majority of their friends will be,â&#x20AC;? said Wiggins. Nxlevel has had the most consistent success with homecoming. However, with new groups emerging up, the obvious question is if they are worried about maintaining the top spot. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Brand awareness is very strong,â&#x20AC;? said Wiggins. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re able to provide a quality product time after time people trust your brand. For example, there are a lot of shoes out there, but thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only one Nike.â&#x20AC;? One thing all three groups agree on is how big â&#x20AC;&#x153;GHOEâ&#x20AC;? has become. â&#x20AC;&#x153;GHOE is larger than life. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen it develop to something really big. Alumni love coming back and seeing how everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doing, how theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve evolved, and more. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just hoping to be able to continue to trend along with it,â&#x20AC;? said Wiggins. â&#x20AC;&#x153;GHOE really canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be quantiďŹ ed. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a celebration of our school, its legacy, and its students,â&#x20AC;? said Hill. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; smobell@ncat.edu and follow her on Twitter @YngBlkandFancy

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Miss A&T gives coronation a make-over

@GHOE2011 It‛s #GHOE time are you ready? @PJGurley Thank you!! “@aBagof_LAEs: The coronation of @PJGurley and @iRep_NCAT was beautiful. decor, props, the whole 9ydsgreat way to start #GHOE!”

@therealmarymary That NC A&T for being such an incredible n awesome crowd!!! We pray you were blessed n God was Gloriﬁed!! @WordPlayDame #NCAT should have a ﬁlmed cypher for #GHOE

@iRep_NCAT I want to THANK EVERYONE who cam out to me and @PJGurley Coronation yesterday. We appreciate the Support!! Hope u enjoyed urself #GHOE

@iDOsWUHiPLEASES Sneek peek of Homecoming concert #BETHipHopAwards #GHOE

@Dedicated_One Last night‛s Gospel Concert was a GREAT way to kickoff my #GHOE week, thanks #NCAT Fellowship Gospel Choir & Mary Mary!!

@jAYlAN21_ Bouta do alllllllll my work for the week tonight so i can be free for the weekend #GHOE !

@Little_Brii I LOVE MY #HBCU #GHOE

@tay_breezy At the #NCAT fashion show #ghoe

@Hometown_Hero12 I wonder who is pregamming, I mean holding communion tonight before the Gospel Concert #GHOE @SmartysWorld Coronation tonight, Mary Mary in concert tomorrow for the gospel show. *inhales* it‛s #GHOE time. @PLABOYKRONICLES It‛s every aggies job to make sure every non aggie has a bangin time at #GHOE #WeAppreciateYA @aceinthehole09 I didn‛t even go to NCA&T but I‛m hella ready for #GHOE smh @jskinner8 I‛m A&T tested, #GHOE approved #GHOE has to be the World‛s Largest Family Reunion @tHeBeattyBaBy N.C A&T Homecoming is Going to Be like the Slaves in the Underground RailRoad #OffTheChain @GottaLoveMe_ I‛m a Aggie this week lol #GHOE @MR_NCAT #GHOE // Let A Designated Driver get You Where You Need to Go this Week!! if not #BlueBirdTaxi 336.272.5112 - save now @RIPHULQ: Judgment not allowed! RT @lessa0513: If you are analyzing people this week then you are clearly losing #GHOE

@RhythMover @ Jatcieee its a #GHOE. Kinda week! Its gonnna b packed! Over capacity!

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MARY MARY performs for the ﬁrst-time in years at A&T for the Homecoming Gospel Show.

RT @CeleBrii_Tee #TwoThingsThatDontMix #GHOE & no money

Mary Mary rocks Corbett ASHLEY VAUGHN Scene Editor

ly ended Erica and Tina, better known as Mary, Mary, walked on stage and nothing but screams and loud singing could be heard. Erica, the older sister, described Tina as, “meticulous, off the chain, and sincere.” Tina described her older sister as “sweet and sarcastic.” Both showed these characteristics while on stage. Tina ran around Corbett shoeless singing to fans, while Erica made little jokes about her crazy, easygoing behavior. They opened the show with “In the Morning” and performed a medley mixing old classics and new songs from

their new album ‘The Sound.” There were many surprises

After all the chaos of stu“Our experience has been dents running around trying to get tickets for the gospel show amazing! From the time we after it being sold out, Aggies came through the door the were finally able to enjoy the show Monday evening. The energy was through the roof, gospel concert, which had from the first song to the last been moved from Harrison Auditorium to the Corbett Sports it was fantastic!” Center due to the high demand in tickets, was a success. ERICA CAMPBELL WNAA’s Chip Rice hosted MARY MARY the event. As the crowd entered and took their seats, during the show. Erica anthe gym filled with people of all ages who were ready to have a good time and praise. A&T’s own Fellowship Gospel Choir took the stage and aligned the outskirts of the gymnasium floor to put on a show. They sang popular gospel songs like, “Bless His Name” and “Take Me Back.” After they performed just a few songs, the energy in the gymnasium could not be explained. The crowd was dancing, shouting and catching the Holy Spirit along with the gospel choir. The choir showed why they are award winning. During intermission the crowd remained enticed as the host told church jokes and the Aggie school announcer got on stage to show his extreme whistling skills. The wait went longer expected with technical difficulties occurring right before the main attraction Mary, Mary was supposed to walk on stage. People started getting restless, but the gospel choir was there to save the day with randomly singing their GHOE song. This surprised the crowd, and reminded everyone that the show wasn’t over. After the wait had final- FELLOWSHIP GOSPEL CHOIR opens the Gospel Show for Mary Mary in Corbett Sport Center.

@indreamville_ mcdougal. Some people just don‛t realize why we get hype for #ghoe...its the whole atmosphere of it. my weave up before ger venues for nxlevel You got to see it to be- #GHOE @ThatChic- #ghoe events ...smh lieve it Craay @Nxlevel RT @Shay_ @Vanity_Smurf Lacia @BWASH_HNIC RIP la_vi: I wonder if J Cole Thank to my #1 boo music city.. RT @Nx- is going to make another who going to tighten level: gboro needs big- appearance @Nxlevel

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nounced she is ﬁve months pregnant. They also openly talked to the crowd and even invited Ebony Little from the gospel choir to sing on stage with them. Another highlight of the night was a young girl stealing the shine from the sisters and singing one of her favorite gospel songs. The show was a major success and when speaking to Tina and Erica after the show they loved how welcomed they were from the university. When asked how their experience was at Aggieland the sisters stated, “Our experience has been amazing! From the time we came through

the door the energy was through the roof, from the ﬁrst song to the last it was fantastic!” A&T has been trying to get the duo to come for a while and after Monday’s show, the sisters want to come back. “We’ve been here before, a long time ago, but after tonight’s show we deﬁnitely want to come back,” said Erica. — anvaughn@ncat.edu and follow her on Twitter _theKuteCrazy8

@T_baybe This city is about to be CRAZY!! #GHOE

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CORONATION Mr. and Miss. A&T , Jordan Brunson and Jasmine Gurley gives remarks at their coronation on Sunday, October 9, 2011.

KELCIE C. MCCRAE Editor-in-Chief

Instead of kicking off homecoming with the sounds of gospel music, students, faculty, family, and friends traveled to the Nile for this year’s coronation of Mr. and Miss N.C. A&T. Hieroglyphics, actors dressed as wild animals, and

“This has changed the game for coronation, all the changes we made turned out in our favor.” JORDAN BRUNSON

MR. N.C. A&T 2011 - 2012

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Egyptian music all played a part in transforming the Alumni Events Center into the royal affair entitled, “A Night on the Nile,” — a change from hosting coronation at Corbett Sports Center. “It was deﬁnitely what Gurley and I wanted,” said Jordan Brunson, this year’s Mr. A&T. “This has changed the game for coronation, all the changes we made turned out in our favor.” Brunson, a senior chemistry major from Columbus, Ohio and Miss A&T Jasmine Gurley, a senior journalism and mass communications major from Mitchellville, Md., have been working rigorously since March to plan this event. After shooting down many ideas, the two agreed that an Egyptian theme was what they

#GHOE for you cheat- #BETHipHopAwards #GHOE ! ing #GHOE @tay_breezy At the @jAYlAN21_ Bouta do #NCAT fashion show @ i C h o c o l a t e D R O P @iDOsWUHiPLEAS- alllllllll my work for the #ghoe #GHOECommandments ES Sneek peek of week tonight so i can be thou shalt not blame Homecoming concert free for the weekend @RhythMover @

wanted to create, and in order her entrance on top of an elaboto fully execute this plan they rate carriage. A dance tribute to the tune had to move away from the traditional use of Corbett Sports of, “Remember the Time,” by Center. “We knew it would be an intimate formal setting,” said Gurley about the decision to switch to the Alumni Events Center. “Trying to make a basketball gym ready for coronation is not easy and it didn’t seem appropriate.” Both Brunson and Gurley agreed that they wanted their coronation to have a more intimate setting, and holding it in the gym does not allow students to feel a part of the production. The evening kicked off with greetings from faculty and administrators followed by the entrance of campus organization kings and queens and class ofﬁce royalty. Brunson made his entrance to the crowd with a shining smile and hand wave to match. All eyes were then glued to the grand entrance of Miss A&T. Carried in by four robust guards, MR. & MISS A&T waiting to be crowned by the previous Mr. & Miss A&T. Gurley made

Jatcieee its a #GHOE. Mix #GHOE & no monKinda week! Its gonnna ey b packed! Over capacity! @Mr_NCAT #GHOEpredictions people will R T @ C e l e B r i i _ T e e be calling each other by #TwoThingsThatDont- their twitternames ..

Michael Jackson was performed by members of Golden Delight followed by the introduction of the organizational kings and

queens. Separated by categories of academics, Greeks, hometowns, and recreation each king and queen was introduced and then presented a gift. “It was really nice that we could be a part of the tradition,” said Kimberly Waldron, Miss United Christian Fellowship. “It was classy, and I was proud of the students who came out and dressed up.” Gurley ended the night by making tear-felt remarks on how happy she was to serve as Miss A&T and the pride she felt by seeing so many students coming to support her and Brunson. “Seeing how much support me and Jordan had from campus was overwhelming,” said Gurley. “All the people coming out, the thought they put in, that’s the part that really make me feel good.” Following coronation was a reception in Stallings Ballroom decked out in more Egyptian themes featuring an elaborate buffet. “It was a gorgeous event,” said former Mr. A&T Todd Porter. “This year’s was a lot more personal.” —kcmccrae@ncat.edu and follow her on Twitter @Kelcie_McCrae

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@bRobDaWise maybe #SpringBreak and #GHOE have the same outcomes sometimes... well..most of the times!! ha! @kiddscubbie #GHOE #GHOE #GHOE #GHOE #GHOE #AGGIEPRIDE!!!!!! @LawrenceWiggins #Top10Lies at #GHOE // (10) “I‛ll Be There In 5 Minutes” @Mr_NCAT #DEARGHOE LET THE PEOPLE KNOW THAT LIFE goes on after #ghoe pay your bills amen @lilduval RT @garyowencomedy: NC A&T #GHOE If Bengals win @lilduval does @TerrenceJ I went to T back when the cafe was in a trailer. Youngins askin bout #GHOE like we didn‛t popularize the acronym. Ask me on the plot. ‘04!!! @PinkLouisXLV #GHOE means... Greatest Homecoming On Earth #NCAT #NCAT #NCAT #NCAT

#GHOE #GHOE #AG#GHOE have the same GIEPRIDE!!!!!! outcomes sometimes... well..most of the times!! @MR_NCAT My misha! sion today is to have #GHOE training today @bRobDaWise may- @kiddscubbie #GHOE @ the @Nxlevel ofﬁce be #SpringBreak and #GHOE #GHOE “Hey @ missnewbooty “ @T_baybe This city is about to be CRAZY!! #GHOE

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The revolution to save the red, white, and blue At a time where change is needed now more than ever, it appears that change is happening from the bottom and working its way up. For nearly a month now there has been a protest in lower Manhattan over the broken financial system of this country. The protest is against big business, corporate America, Wall Street, and the one percent of the population that owns nearly 85 percent of the population’s wealth. The Occupy Wall Street movement states simply, “No longer will banks take our homes. No longer will banks rob students of our future. No longer will banks destroy the environment. No longer will banks fund the misery of war. No longer will banks cause massive unemployment. And no longer will banks create and profit from economic crisis without a struggle.” As a strong advocate for human rights and democracy, the protest does nothing more than put a smile on my face and a tear in my eye.

As an American, I am proud to see democracy at its finest. And to see my fellow Americans join into an international struggle that has been going on for decades is simply breath taking. Regular people who are trying to feed their families, pay their mortgages, and simply survive lead this movement. Countries and cities all over the world have joined the struggle. There have been protests in New York, Chicago, Washington D.C., London, France, Egypt, Jordan, Rome, Yemen, Tunisia, Seoul, Algeria, Spain, and even Greensboro. On Monday I had the great honor to have a good old fashion sit-in with a woman on the sidewalk in front of the Civil Rights Museum. As I sat on the sidewalk with this woman who felt a change needed to come, it was clear that a profound change is coming to our planet in the near future. A change of the world as we know it is happening as we speak. However, this change will

only come to those who choose to love and not fear, fight and not run, speak up oppose to remain silent, and stand up for beliefs TRUMAINE oppose to sit MCCASKILL back and do nothing. Everyday Americans are protesting against a system that gives big banks tax breaks, yet denies black people reparations. Ordinary citizens are protesting against a government that instead of making things more equal they build prisons for poor people and send people to jail for life for weed charges. Swarms of people are fighting against a mindset that has forced many colleges to raise tuition, yet our country continues to build on the most powerful military in the world. The revolution that many Americans have been dreaming of for years is happening before

our very eyes. As we pick up the paper, or turn on the news, the struggles we are facing can no longer be ignored. However, the question that many protestors cannot answer for the life of them is what direction will we head in now. It is clear a change is going to occur, but what will that change be? A strong sign of discontent and dissatisfaction has been made very aware to the powers that be. The Occupy Wall Street Movement is making it clear that the change that will occur is a people standing up for the rights that this country is based on. No true democracy can be attained when the process is determined by an economic power. When capital is valued over human beings, then the system we currently live in has got to be changed. And with that being said, you see people all around the world marching and peacefully protesting in public spaces. There are many politicians that call

Why do fools fall in love: GHOE Edition Each month we’ll have relationship-based content in our newest staff column, “Why do fools fall in love?”

If he/she doesn’t answer the phone don’t be so quick to assume the worst.

In honor of homecoming, we decided to dedicate our first relationship column to GHOE. We all know when it comes to male/female relations during homecoming things can get a little blurry, to put it mildly. As Aggies, old and new, all come together for a weekend full of fellowship and partying, it’s inevitable that situations will get a bit sticky. Whether it’s that old flame that graduated, or that girl you just never had the courage to talk to while you two were at the T; the temptation to rekindle is ever-present… even if it is only for the weekend. On the other hand, for those of us who still reside in Aggieland GHOE can be kind of a roadblock during cuffing season. The competition is raised as tons of beautiful Aggies file in tempting your significant other to stray. Whether you’re the worried girlfriend, old flame, the determined guy looking to find that girl you couldn’t stop thinking about back in the day, or just a single Aggie looking for a good time this week; we have a few tips for you to keep in mind this week: Don’t let this destroy your entire relationship…. Just part of it! She’ll/He’ll get over it by Sunday!

If a girl says she won’t, then leave it at that. If he just started hitting you up two weeks ago, chances are you didn’t just “happen” to cross his mind. Got an out-of-town boo and an in-town-boo? Juggling is both real and possible, but its not for rookies, bring you’re A-game. Don’t fall in love because he buys you a drink, it’s homecoming we’re supposed to share with our fellow Aggies. Make your decisions BEFORE things get blurry. When things get blurry, call a friend for a second opinion. When things go wrong, just blame it on the alcohol. Ladies, no throwing up! Hold it together! That’s not cute! You will not get chose! Ladies wear something new, try something new, be someone new! And lastly: Hide Ya Kids, Hide Ya Wife!

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The Greatest Homecoming On Earth #GHOE! The Greatest Homecoming on Earth. Friends reunite. Students party hard. Alumni enjoy the first cookout tray they’ve had since last homecoming. The football team attempts to win and everyone proudly wear their blue and gold in support of the marching band. Homecoming is exactly as it reads. Aggies come home to their roots. The place where they decided to pursue higher education. The place where they’ve met lifelong friends and some husbands and wives. The place that started their current career paths and have placed them in opportunity’s hallway. Homecoming is the epitome of what it means to be in college. Unfortunately, some people on campus do not feel the same about homecoming as most of us do. A lot of people think homecoming does not live up to the hype and that it is a waste of time and space. I could not disagree with these people more. Homecoming is a time of celebration. Being chocolate wasted is an understatement and Aggie Pride is shown more than ever. A&T raises a significant amount of money during homecoming each year. Millions of dollars are raised for our uni-

versity during homecoming that benefits us all. Look around you. E v e r y year, our university adds new buildings, services, KAMILAH and resources BLACKSTON for the Aggie community and homecoming revenue plays a large part in that. Take the city of Greensboro into consideration. Imagine what Greensboro would be like if GHOE did not exist. Greensboro looks forward to A&T’s homecoming every year. This is Greensboro’s moneymaking weekend. The community comes together like no other time and everyone has a good time. Some people do not agree on how we carry ourselves during this glorious time of celebration. One may argue that we can spend our money on better things such as school supplies and textbooks that we need, resources that are more beneficial than concert and game tickets, and bargain shopping instead of paying to watch Couture and Verge battle at the Carolina Theater. However, I can’t help but to

ask, why would anyone go to college and not enjoy homecoming? Who thinks about paying for textbooks and parking passes during GHOE? Who thinks about eating café food to save money instead of eating the most delicious fatty foods ever if only for a weekend? Who sits and watches everyone else have fun and be carefree because they want to keep extreme tabs on their bank accounts? It’s homecoming. It’s a time of fun. If you never get out and live and just disregard everyday worries every once in a while, you will miss out on life. Not only do some of you think GHOE is a waste of money and does not live up to the hype, some of us think homecoming is a means of exploitation. Is it a race card that is being played? Does Greensboro exploit black people by hosting GHOE? If that’s the case, the entire country is being exploited during the Fourth of July. If exploitation was the purpose of having events, the NCAA and CIAA tournaments, the PGA Golf Tour, New Years Eve, Christmas, Spring Break in Miami, and every other big event is doing a great job of getting our money. At the end of the day in

any case, business is business. Wherever a significant event is being held, that location will always benefit from that event. When people shop for Christmas, trees are always going to be more expensive because that is a necessity for that holiday and people will buy a Christmas tree regardless of how much it costs. During GHOE, thousands of people come to Greensboro to celebrate; therefore, business, restaurants, stores, etc. all makes money due to the wealth of people coming to the city. To say that homecoming is exploitation is by far a stretch. Homecoming is still a business and everyone makes good from it. For those who will keep checking bank accounts during GHOE, who refuse to go to Cookout because they don’t want to be exploited by buying and Cajun Style Tray, and who decide to study all weekend instead of party; you guys can have fun sitting at home while the rest of us scream “Unh” while listening to Rick Ross run out of breath at the Coliseum on Saturday. As for the rest of us Aggies, “It’s Homecoming Y’all!” -klhawkin@gmail.com And follow us on Twitter: @ATRegister

this movement radical, but I call it a revolution. If we plan to be apart of this change we need to stand up for what we true believe in as American people. The fight has already begun and we, as human beings, need to become angry and join the fight. Not becoming angry and picking up a weapon, but angry and, as Tupac Shakur put it, “open our minds.” The Occupy Movement is only the beginning. However if a better tomorrow is going to be sparked, it must grow with everyday Americans much like the students that occupy this campus. Young college students, black and white, helped changed the mindset of the country during the Civil Rights Movements. Organizations like SNCC, the Black Panther Party, SCLC, etc. all were student organizations that helped change the country we live in today. Today, the struggles are more economic than racial. We have the power to change the world we live in. We helped put a black

man into the White House, and now we have the power to help change the way that same White House handles its policies. If we plan to have a better world for the generations that will follow us, we must first help to build a better tomorrow for which they can truly benefit from. How do we do that? We speak to our government officials. We protest for what we believe in. We stand up against oppression overseas and show that our struggle is their struggle. Voting is such a small solution, to such a large problem. There are movements for everyone to get involved with. However, the issue is too many of us are too lazy to find those movements. If we became more concerned with the issues of the world and less concerned with problems like homecoming and the NBA lockout, this world we live in would be a far better place. -tlmccask@ncat.edu And follow him on Twitter: @TrumaineWasHere

Ask a Black Guy Did you vote? Guy #1- Honestly, I forgot about it. I think with the excitement of homecoming and classes and everything, I just forgot to go vote. By the time I was reminded, I didn’t have time to go vote so I didn’t find it important. That sounds bad but it’s the truth. I hope everyone else is not like me, but I haven’t heard much about it around campus so I’m sure I’m not alone. Which will ultimately probably be a bad thing for the Greensboro community. Guy #2- Yes I went to go vote. Not many people were there when I went so it was very easy for me. When I asked people around campus it was interesting and sad to see how many people didn’t vote. Last year our numbers were embarrassing, and this year I think it’s looking even worse. I wish more people took voting more seriously. Guy #3- No. But it is only because I never vote. I lost fate in the democratic process years ago so I voted in 2008, but then I stopped. I think our government is so messed up that I refuse to vote for the “less of two evils”. So when it comes to voting, I didn’t do it just because I never vote. Do you think guys become more disrespectful to women during homecoming? Guy #1- Pretty much. I think guys are far more honest and upfront during homecoming. When guys are “having fun” they typically are more willing to put what they really want out in the open anyway so I think that plays a big role into why you hear so many reckless comments during homecoming. I think guy’s true inner thoughts are typically disrespectful anyway. But during homecoming we have no filter because every guy is trying to get the same thing so of course we are a little more out of control and disrespectful. Guy #2- I believe so and that’s a shame. I think guys live up to the stereotype of being dogs and it makes all of us look bad. Personally, I’m here

to enjoy the time with my fellow students and alumni, but I see how guys talk to some girls and it’s embarrassing to say the least. But what makes it worst is that some girls respond to that type of treatment and relationships spark from that. Guy #3- Depends on the guy I guess. I know girls typically say I’m disrespectful as is anyway so I don’t change up much during homecoming. I think some dudes get caught up in the moment so they lay it all out there and if it works it works, but if it don’t they move on to the next one. Some guys are more honest during homecoming, but not disrespectful. Would more men read the paper if it did Ask a Black Girl? Guy #1- I don’t think you should change it. I really like Ask a Black Guy. Women always want to change something about how men do or say stuff. Ask a Black Guy is fine just the way it is. Black women can express themselves some other way. Let us have Ask a Black Guy. I personally pick up The A&T Register every week to read 20 Questions and Ask a Black Guy. I think if it was Ask a Black Girl, it will be so watered down that it won’t even be interesting. Guy #2- I wouldn’t mind it. Black women have stories to be told just as much as black men. So to do Ask a Black Girl I would not be opposed to it. I like hearing how my fellow brothers feel, but at the same time it would be interesting to see guys ask the questions and have girls answer. I think it wouldn’t be as brutally honest as it is now, but it will still be cool to see the questions and responses you get. Guy #3- I think it would be cool but not every week. I think I like the way it is now. Some questions are funny, some are serious, and some are interesting to say the least. But either way, I like the way it is now. Sometimes it is cool to hear the perspective of black women, but Ask a Black Guy is pretty different so I don’t see the point in changing it.

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AGGIES RUNDOWN football TEAM North Carolina A&T Hampton South Carolina State Delaware State Howard Norfolk State North Carolina Central Morgan State Savannah State Bethune-Cookman Florida A&M

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THIS WEEK’S HOMECOMING GAME: Saturday vs. Delaware State Aggie Stadium 1:30 p.m. NEXT WEEK’S GAME: Saturday vs. Howard Washington, D.C. 1 p.m.

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HOMECOMING EDITION Aggie Football: On to the Next karmen robinson Sports Editor

It is the game everyone marked on their calendar at the start of the season. It’s neither the Winston nor the North Carolina Central game. It’s homecoming. The N.C. A&T Aggies (32, 2-0) will take the field in the highly anticipated homecoming game against the Delaware State Hornets (2-4, 0-3) on Saturday. A&T has not won a homecoming game in seven years. The last homecoming win for the Aggies was against Howard when they defeated the

Bison 27-0. The Aggies are currently enjoying a two game winning streak after shutting out the usually powerful BethuneCookman Wildcats offense with a 22-3 victory last Saturday. This marked the first win against the Wildcats in eight years. Going into the game, the Aggies will bring a few more threats on offense. Running backs Mike Mayhew, Dominique Drake, and Devin Moore are all showing their ability to run the ball. Mayhew currently leads the MEAC in rushing. Wide receivers, Wallace Miles and Larry Raper along

with the versatile Greensboro native, Ricky Lewis are also contributing to the Aggies offense. The offensive line is beginning to step up their game as well, despite an inconsistent start to the season. A&T’s defense has also played a big part in the team’s success allowing only six points total in their last two games with cornerback Justin Ferrell leading pack along with D’Vonte Grant (37 tackles), Brandon Hover (36 tackles), and defensive end Tony Mashburn. “Our focus should be winning the game…we want them

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THIS WEEK’S GAMES: Friday vs. South Carolina State Corbett Sports Center 6 p.m. Sunday vs. Savannah State Corbett Sports Center 12 p.m. NEXT WEEK’S GAME: Tuesday vs. Elon University Corbett Sports Center 6 p.m.

AROUND SPORTS HOUSTON— O a k l a n d Raiders owner Al Davis was honored before kickoff Sunday with a moment of silence and having his first name within a black shield affixed to the helmet of every player who took the field for the team he constructed. Then the Raiders went out and beat the Houston Texans 25-20, with plenty of help from some players brought on board by the man with a well-earned reputation of doing things his own way. Sebastian Janikowski, whose selection with the 17th pick in the first round of the 2000 NFL draft was panned _ a place-kicker in the first round? _ kicked field goals 54, 55, 50 and 42 yards. “That’s his guy,” coach Hue Jackson said. “There’s no question, this is his football team. Trust me when I tell you, this is Coach Davis’ football team, and I’m just getting an opportunity to run it and lead it.” Wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey, a size-speed project criticized as being a reach with the No.Â 7 overall pick in 2009, caught seven passes for 99 yards and a 34-yard touchdown reception from Jason Campbell before halftime that got a sluggish offense off the mat. “He’s a great man, and I appreciate everything he did for me,” Heyward-Bey said. “He’s up there, watching over us.” The Raiders nearly squandered a 25-17 lead when Houston’s Neil Rackers kicked a 40-yard field goal with 2:56 left and quarterback Matt Schaub hit a 34-yard pass to Joel Dreessen on third-and-23 to the 5-yard line, then spiked the ball to stop the clock. “I’m not the kind of guy who’s going to make a move and make someone miss,” Schaub said. It was intercepted by Michael Huff, the No. 7 overall pick by Davis of the 2006 NFL draft and whose contract was renewed by the owner before the lockout for four years and as much as $32 million. “I wouldn’t be here without him,” Huff said.

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to enjoy homecoming because it is a special event for them… and try to focus on what homecoming is all about for us and that is the football game,” said A&T head coach Rod Broadway. “I do know this homecoming is a lot more enjoyable when you win. So we need to go out and win so that we can enjoy homecoming the way it should be enjoyed.” The Aggies are currently ranked second in the MEAC behind the Norfolk State Spartans, while the Hornets, are ranked last. Delaware State head coach Kermit Blount and his pack will walk into Aggie Stadium

coming off a 38-21 loss to the Spartans last weekend. The last time the Hornets played in Aggie Stadium they blew out the Aggies 27-0, but this season the Aggies look to take the win on their home field. “We are excited to play not because of the occasion but because it’s another chance to go out and define ourselves,” said wide receiver Wallace Miles. The two teams will face off at 1:30 p.m. at Aggie Stadium. -klrobin2@ncat.edu and follow her on Twitter @KayRob_

Press box update! The press box will not be completed until November. The press box was intially supposed to be completed Aug. 16, almost two months ago. “There are still some issues with paneling like there were before,” said Andrew Perkins, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Facilities. The university as well as Kenbridge Construction Company hoped to have the press box finished before homecoming. “Of course we wanted the press box to be finished by now,

but if it takes time then it just takes time,” Perkins continued. While it is evident that the constructors have made progress, the press box is far from being complete. However, Perkins is adamant about the safety of the newest addition to Aggie Stadium and refuses to rush the process. “We are not going to move in until it’s safe to do so.” -klrobin2@ncat.edu and follow her on Twitter @KayRob_

A&T’s Mike Mayhew runs the ball with teammate Devin Moore leading the way last weekend against Bethune-Cookman.

Swim team ready to dive in head first dashawn fleming Contributor

As the semester approaches its midway point, the ladies swim team is gearing up to start their season this Friday. This year’s team consists of 13 swimmers; one freshman, one senior, two juniors, and nine sophomores. Because the team is so “young”, Head Coach Shawn Hendrix believes this season will be a

development year. They have welcomed a new strength and conditioning coach, who has changed the whole dynamics of the program, which Hendrix says the ladies are adequately adjusting to. “Swimming is kind of like track,” Hendrix stated. They “don’t have one person that’s a star on the team”, she continued. Everyone has a different responsibility and is good at their particular stroke. Lauren Bowling, a senior

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Psychology major—who has been swimming since she was six—has a butterfly stroke. This technique is used by swimming with both arms together in one motion. “It is very hard and challenging,” she revealed. Of her four years on the team, her best time has been 1:00. “I’ve been feeling good in the water,” Bowling said. This season her goal is to get under one minute. “We are all looking forward to the championships,” Hen-

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Cornerback Justin Ferrell was named College Sporting News Special Teams Player of the Week for Football Championship Subdivision and MEAC Special Teams Player of the Week.

DETROIT—Everything about the Detroit Lions’ first “Monday Night Football” appearance in a decade was special, including the outcome. Calvin Johnson scored his NFL-leading ninth touchdown on a 73-yard bomb from Matthew Stafford to jumpstart a struggling offense, but Best put the game away with an 88-yard touchdown late in the third quarter. Best, who had never rushed for more than 78 yards in a single game in his career, finished with 163 yards on just 12 carries and had several crucial runs late in the second half. Along with his 88-yard scamper, the second-longest touchdown run in Lions history, Best ran 43 yards when the Lions were backed up near their own goal line with just over four minutes to play. He converted a third-and-9 later in the drive to set up Jason Hanson’s insurance field goal. The Lions entered the game 29th in the NFL in rushing offense _ Best was averaging just 3.2 yards per carry _ but coach Jim Schwartz insisted during the week he had seen positive signs from his struggling ground game. Johnson finished with five catches for 130 yards. He ran by a two-deep zone defense that was designed to stop him for

Linebacker D’Vonte Grant was named to the Jerry Rice Watch List. Running back Mike Mayhew currently leads the MEAC in rushing with 107.5 yards a game. The volleyball team won their first set of the season against Norfolk State. The Aggies are undefeated in the MEAC. The football team has less than 35 scholarship players. The average football team has over 60 scholarship players. This week is A&T’s 31st homecoming in Aggie Stadium. A&T’s last 2-0 start in the MEAC was in 2003. The Aggies have the second best defense in the nation. Defensive end Tony Mashburn was name Defensive Player of the Week.

ming teams in the conference— Howard, Florida A & M and NC A & T. “It’s fun because most of us know swimmers from both schools.” In contrast to the football and basketball teams, Howard is A & T’s rival competition. “We swim against pretty hard schools,” said Eisenman. She hopes that overall they have a good season. -drflemin@ncat.edu and follow us on Twitter @ATRegister

Lions beat Bears in Monday Night Football

Brent Walker was named Offensive Lineman of the Week.

Wide receiver Wallace Miles is the second all-time in receiving yards in Aggie history but was recruited by A&T as a kicker.

drix expressed. But in November, they will also be looking forward to the Radford invitational. “You get to spend a lot of time with your teammates,” Said Bowling. Radford gives the team a glance at where they currently stand and how they could possibly fair in the championships. Sophomore Social Work major Erika Eishmen is looking forward to the Historically Black Meet. There are only three women’s HBCU swim-

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his own touchdown, flying past safety Chris Harris and stiffarming Brandon Meriweather on his way to the end zone. The Bears (2-3) took a 10-7 lead just before halftime when Jay Cutler found Kellen Davis for a 9-yard touchdown just over the outstretched arms of linebacker Bobby Carpenter, who replaced Justin Durant in the starting lineup after Durant experienced post-concussion symptoms during pregame warm-ups. The Lions retook the lead on their first possession of the second half, when Matthew Stafford completed a 17-yard pass to Johnson on third-and-6 and four plays later found Brandon Pettigrew open in the middle of the field for his first touchdown. Best’s 88-yard run, off the left hip of center Dominic Raiola, came on the Lions’ next play from scrimmage. According to ESPN, Johnson is the first player with nine touchdowns in his team’s first five games since the NFL-AFL merger in 1970. The Bears gave the Lions a heavy dose of running back Matt Forte early. But the Bears squandered the game’s first scoring chance when Ndamukong Suh stuffed Forte on back-to-back short-yardage runs after a penalty-infused near seven-minute drive. The Lions kept the drive alive with a third-down facemask penalty on Cliff Avril (as

he sacked Cutler) and a pass-interference call on Chris Houston on second-and-13, a personal foul on Willie Young on thirdand-13 and another roughingthe-passer penalty on Young. Chicago drove inside the Lions’ 26, but passed on a fieldgoal attempt after Forte was stopped for no gain on thirdand-1. On fourth down, Suh busted through the Bears offensive line at the same time Forte took the handoff and hauled him down inches short of a first down. The Lions dodged another break in the third quarter, when a Bears punt bounced off Brandon McDonald’s helmet four plays after Best’s 88-yard run. The Bears recovered the muffed punt, but were out of bounds. Bears quarterback Jay Cutler finished 28 of 38 passing for 249 yards, but couldn’t lead Chicago into the end zone on a desperate final drive. As the final seconds ticked off the clock, the Ford Field crowd of 67,861 _ most of which was still in attendance _ chanted down, “3, 2, 1,” and erupted in applause. The crowd played a big role in the victory as Chicago was called for nine false-start penalties. The Lions, one of only two unbeatens left in the NFL along with their NFC North rivals the Packers, are 5-0 for the first time since 1956.

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NBA cancels first two weeks of season Kate fagan

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NEW YORK- The NBA has officially canceled the first two weeks of the regular-season schedule. Whatever hope remained, and a sliver did exist, was dashed on Monday night when the NBA and the NBA Players Association ended more than seven hours of bargaining with grim faces and bad news. No further official talks are scheduled and NBAPA president Derek Fisher said the union was not certain how to proceed. The NBA issued a news release announcing the cancellation of regularseason games through Nov. 14 within minutes of the meeting’s conclusion. All season-ticket holders will receive refunds, plus interest, for canceled games, and buildings are now free to fill canceled dates. Although NBA commissioner David Stern said the two sides “will be communicating,” there has been no further bargaining sessions scheduled. “With every day that goes by, there will be further reductions on what’s left of the season,” Stern told reporters outside the New York hotel hosting the

meeting. Union president Derek Fisher said: “We’re not at a fair place where a deal can be made.” “This is not just about dollars and cents,” Fisher said, speaking to reporters after Stern. “It’s about the system our players are operating under.” Although the main topic in recent meetings was the split of basketballrelated income, Stern and deputy commissioner Adam Silver said that Sunday and Monday’s bargaining sessions solely addressed system issues like the salary cap, rollbacks, guaranteed contracts, and taxes. Specifically, Stern said that the two sides are miles apart on the luxury tax system, which the owners want to resemble a hard cap. The players are adamant against a hard salary cap, or any system resembling a hard cap. The NBA estimated that two weeks of canceled games would result in $200 million in losses. Stern said that future proposals from the owners would likely reflect, and incorporate, those losses. With another work stoppage, the NBA risks alienating a fan base that sent the league’s revenues and TV ratings soaring during the 2010-11 sea-

son. The loss of the first two weeks of games will hurt workers with jobs dependent on pro basketball’s six-monthplus season. A few teams have already trimmed their staffs, and more layoffs could be forthcoming. The success of last season, on the court, at the box office and in the headlines, convinced many that the sides would never reach this point. But small-market owners were hardened after watching LeBron James leave Cleveland for Miami, Amar’e Stoudemire bolt Phoenix for New York, and Carmelo Anthony later use his impending free agency as leverage to secure a trade from Denver to the Knicks. They wanted changes that would allow them to hold onto their superstars and compete for titles with the big-spending teams from Los Angeles, Boston and Dallas who have gobbled up the last four championships. As the lockout drags on, Stern’s legacy as one of sports’ best commissioners is weakened. He turned 69 last month, and although he hasn’t said when he will retire, he did say this will be his last CBA negotiation after nearly 28 years running the league.

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NBA Commissioner David Stern, talks with reporters after leaving an NBA labor talks meeting , Monday, Oct. 10, 2011, in New York. Stern canceled the first two weeks of the season after players and owners were unable to reach a new labor deal to end the lockout

He has insisted all along he wouldn’t worry about the damage to his reputation and that his only concern would be

getting the deal his owners need. It’s uncertain when that will be.

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GHOE Fashion Guide

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Day Party: Ladies Ladies, your look for the day party should be cute, simple, and effortless. If you’ve never been, it’s just like a social with friends and drinks. It’s GHOE so you shouldn’t shy away from fab heels, but if comfort is your main priority wear your cute fall boots, or the new fall must have: loafers. Keep the make-up to a minimum and have your hair look flawless, but that should be at all times!

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A loose fitting top is perfect for homecoming! This material is velvet which is the fabric to wear for the fall season, so look good while keeping up with latest fashions this weekend.

These leather waxed slim fitting pants look better each time they are worn. Fall is the best weather to wear this material because it keeps you warm without risking your fashion sense.

Heels: Go high or stay home! The chunky heel is all the rage for the sky scraping shoe. It’s more comfortable for the day, and it looks good with casual looks. Go bold with a color like the purple, or keep it neutral with a nude pump.

Day Party: Gentlemen For the guys, of course it’s all about comfort and exposing the inner swag. The guy should never do too much, dressing down and still looking attractive will go farther than trying too much with loud pieces. Keep it simple with the staple pieces, and make sure you smell good. The jean chambray shirt is what the guys should be wearing this season. Wear this lightweight fabric with anything. Pair this shirt with a basic white crew-neck or v-neck tee underneath to give you more layers and options on how you want to wear the look.

Levi’s are the ultimate classic that will never be out of style. With this particular look, considering the season, choose the black and darker washes. Since it a cooler season you should always go dark. Get the slim fit, to fit your bottom half in the perfect way, don’t want to look sloppy.

Converse would be the ideal shoe for this look, but this shoe is a little different, but this difference is very significant. All true fashion lovers would appreciate this shoe; it’s a classic with a flare. Converse collaborated with Comme des Garcons Play for this shoe. If you like this but want a more sleeker look, go for the upper scale converse; Jack Purcells.

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Nightlife: Ladies It’s time to get ready to have fun with your girls, and you have to look at your best. This is where you want to shine a little more than the day party. Bring out your really high heels, your tight dress, and all the needed accessories. Don’t over-do the make-up but you can never spray too much to draw that right one in. Be smart with the hair choices, if it’s hot and you plan on dancing your life away, pick a hairstyle that will make it look like you just walked in, when your leaving the club. Sheer tops are in, and this casual look definitely works for a lot of looks. Even though it is a sheer top, you can always wear something underneath, most of the time you should. Keep it classy with the sheer.

Hot pants have been on every fashion runway during the past fashion weeks in New York and Paris. It’s a look very similar to Beyonce’s “Dangerously In Love” video, and it’s something that is different than the normal dress and skirt. These shorts cover everything it is supposed to, and is fun. Closed in wedges have been the heels to have for the past few seasons. This shoe gives you the glam, the class, and the fun all in one look. These shoes are a must have to be in your closet, or anything close will suffice.

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October 12th to 18th The A&T Register’s guide to what’s going on this week in arts and entertainment.

on screen Footloose is back with a remake of the dance classic that many fans fell in love with back in 1984. This remake features many house names like dancer from “Dancing with the Stars” Julianne Houghe, and the renowned actor Dennis Quaid. The main character is played by newcomer Ken Wormald who was once a background dancer for Justin Timberlake. This movie has been long awaited, and from the critics dance and movie fanatics will enjoy this movie all over again.

Nightlife: Gentlemen Once again the guys need to keep it smooth with making the transition to the nightlife. Don’t look so stuffy and boring with a tie, or a even a stiff bow tie. Look loose, smooth and relaxed with the white collard shirt with an untied bow tie just hanging around your neck. Must haves: fresh haircut, watch, nice shoes and cologne.

This look is the epitome of a chill, relaxed man. This look screams confidence and will make the girls look if it is pulled off right. Don’t make it cheesy with being typical, add something unique to the look and it will definitely pop for GHOE.

on shelves Joe has been in the shadows of the R&B music genre for a while now, but he has returned with a new album for the 14th. “The Good the Bad the Sexy” is hitting stores Tuesday and Joe promises to return R&B to the place where it began. With hits like “Almost There” and “Pull my Hair” are songs that everyone should enjoy.

on stage Every man should have a tailored simple black pair of dress pants with a matching belt. There is nothing that needs to be added except a sharp crease.

Ghoe is here! Saturday night A&T will be welcoming Rick Ross, Wale, Ace Hood, DJ Kahled, Meek Millz, Miguel and Marsha Ambrosia. The concert will be held in the Greensboro Coliseum starting at 7:30 p.m. with the doors opening at 6p.m. Tickets for students are at a discounted price of $27.50 with a valid student id.

These are the looks you should be wearing the day of the game. It shows your aggie pride in thhe best way!

Come be a part of theScene 1. Is it ever too early to drink the week of GHOE? 2. Do you remember last GHOE? 3. ? 4. Did you go to Aggies and Poets? 5. Were you insulted by poets reading off paper and iPads or were you more offended by the bad karaoke and the return of bubble vests? 6. Are you proud of the football team for beating Bethune-Cookman? 7. Hey team, you see what happens when you win? (see page 3) 8. Is any man honestly watching the game during Golden Delight’s tunnel into the stands? 9. Wasn’t this year’s coronation the best ever? 10. Does anybody even remember last year’s? 11. Can we shout out Swing Phi Swing for embarrasing themselves and the entire school during coronation? 12. How many girls were heartbroken when Jordan shouted out his girlfriend? 13. Will that honestly stop your groupie-like behavior? 14. Did you know Miss Bennett College officially “Bennett-ized” Jasmine and Jordan at coronation? 15. How many guys on campus have unoffically been “Bennett-ized” by a Bennett Belle? 16. If you haven’t, what are you waiting for? 17. How many shots did you take before the gospel concert? 18. Or did you drink an entire bottle of wine and have a personal communion? 19. Does anyone even know the difference between Verge and Couture modeling troupes? 20. If you’re not an Aggie and reading this, don’t you wish you were?

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